BOSTON - Fourth line centerman Gregory Campbell has been quiet since the Boston Bruins' 4-1, Game 1 win in their first-round playoff series vs. the Toronto Maple Leafs.

But that wasn't the case in the Bruins' 5-2 defeat over the New York Rangers Sunday in Game 2 of the conference semis.

Campbell finished an assist shy of a Gordie Howe hat trick.

Campbell ripped in rookie defenseman Torey Krug's rebound from the left point, which gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead at 2:24 of the second period.

It was Campbell's first goal of the playoffs and the second of his career.

"It's a really good feeling," Campbell said. "It's a lot of pressure for those top guys. (David) Krejci's line and (Patrice Bergeron's) line of late have been relied upon heavily to produce...it's a tough job, especially when you're playing against a real sound defensive team."

The trio had multiple scoring chances in Game 1 and were finally able to finish.

"They're not afraid to throw pucks at the net," Julien said. "Their goals aren't necessarily highlight goals, but they're important goals as you saw (Sunday)."

When Boston went up 5-2 courtesy of left winger Milan Lucic, Campbell and Rangers winger Derek Dorsett engaged in a fight. It was the Bruins' first postseason scrap.

The last time Campbell fought was against Carolina Hurricanes winger Nicolas Blanchard on April 13. Campbell had five fights during the regular season.

Campbell didn't have much to say about the bout.

"In a case like that, nobody really wants to back down," Campbell said. "I don't have really much to say about it. It happened ... obviously (Dorsett) wants to create some energy and momentum going for his team, and I don't want to back down for our team either."